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The American character is being tested at present in a manner not seen since the 1970s, perhaps the 1930s, and possibly since 1860. The battle for America’s soul is being waged in the streets of our cities and on our highways. The war is occurring in our Ivory Towers and in our courtrooms. The conflict is being engaged in the halls of Congress and the legislatures of all 50 states. Any American who believes in honest, fair elections - the foundation of our republic - yet who has no appetite for this struggle, let them depart from our society. We...

Listening to the opening statements by the Democrat Senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee during the confirmation of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, it seems that the only qualifications she brings to the court is her “compelling story,” that she is a the third woman to be nominated and that she is a Latina. One by one, each of the Democrats mentioned these characteristics as the reasons why she should be appointed. Ms. Sotomayor mentioned them as well in her opening statement. Yet, the “compelling story” of Clarence Thomas was not considered an attribute by Democrats. In fact, Justice Thomas was ...

Going through conservative radio withdrawl now, bunky? Its Sunday and its been a full 48 hours without hearing conservative voices? Join us Sunday evening, June 7 at 8 PM Eastern for a NiteCap at Freedom Radio with Michael Tremoglie, Freeper Brytani, Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser, and Peter Connors. Sit back, relax, get out the cigars, the pork rinds and the Michelob and join in the fun as oil the gears that will take our country back. Mr. Tremoglie has written a series of tremendous essays about our military for the Philadelphia Bulletin and is the author of an amazing novel,...

The labor policies of the Obama administration and the Democratic Party controlled Congress are being praised in certain quarters. Some see this praise as an indication of the Democrats’ true agenda. The appointment of Hilda Solis as Labor Secretary was noted with accolades on the Web site of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA). A story written yesterday by Joelle Fishman, chair, Political Action Committee, CPUSA, said, “The appointment of Hilda Solis as Secretary of Labor with an overwhelming vote despite right-wing opposition, is a great victory to celebrate this International Women’s Day. It is no wonder that Hilda Solis, born...

"I am very excited about the McCain-Palin ticket, simply because they support the values that mean the most to me," Ms. King said. "It is a plus to me that Sarah Palin is a woman because I've been elected to office as a wife and mother. I've been appointed to office as a woman and at the time I was a mother and became a grandmother." 

 Ms. King said her experience taught her she could both be a good mother and still serve the public. This is something she has in common with Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Alaska, McCain's running...

Second in a series about how politicians (Democrats) and community organizations (ACORN) caused the mortgage meltdown http://www.thebulletin.us/site/news.asp?brd=2737

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Columbus Day was originally celebrated Oct. 12, the day Christopher Columbus landed in the New World, but it is currently celebrated the second Monday in October. However, in some quarters, "celebrate" is not the appropriate term. Since about 1992, Columbus Day has been not only a celebration by Italian-Americans, but a day of protests by some - not all - Native Americans and by those who describe themselves as "multiculturalists." It is important to note who these "multiculturalists" are: people who think Western civilization is an evil culture. They want to portray the European/American culture as uniquely causing death and...

The Democrats live and die by the ad hominem of racism. http://www.thebulletin.us/site/index.cfm?newsid=20016813&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=576361&rfi=8

They keep saying that Bush lied/ people died and they are proven to be lying themselves. http://www.thebulletin.us/site/news.cfm?newsid=19885998&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=580169&rfi=6

First in a series. Has America become a nation of appeasers? For at least a generation now, gun control advocates, many police officials and some academicians have advised citizens to "give the criminal what he wants and you won't get hurt." This viewpoint began permeating society as a way of reducing violence during crimes. Here is the link: http://www.thebulletin.us/site/index.cfm?newsid=19721853&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=576361&rfi=8

Old movies are valuable for many reasons, not the least of which is that they can provide a glimpse of American culture during a certain period. Just as fascinating as the movie plots themselves, though, are the stories about the movie. Once upon a time, two famous brothers were accused of "warmongering" by a Senate subcommittee - and, no, they were not George and Jeb Bush. They were Harry and Jack Warner, the founders of Warner Bros. studios. http://www.thebulletin.us/site/index.cfm?newsid=19725643&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=576361&rfi=8

( The following piece I wrote for the Philadelphia Bulletin was rejected by the editor as being too inflammatory. Tell me what you think.) For years the American public has been treated to a steady diet of accusations by liberals and Democrats claiming Republicans and conservatives are mean-spirited and hate-filled. The most frequent allegation is that Republicans/conservatives are racist, sexist, homophobes. The next most frequent is Nazi. Number three is the portrayal of Republicans/conservatives as wealthy people purposely starving poor people to enrich themselves. Now, to borrow a phrase, the chickens have come home to roost. The 2008 Democratic Party...

Conservatives can bring change too. They just do it the way it should be done. Here is the link: http://www.thebulletin.us/site/index.cfm?newsid=19526990&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=576361&rfi=8

Iknew Molly Pitcher, Molly Pitcher was a friend of mine, and Ms. Steinem you are no Molly Pitcher. http://www.thebulletin.us/site/index.cfm?newsid=19366059&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=576361&rfi=8

If Limbaugh, Dobson and the rest are not going to vote Republican because they might not like Republican nominee does this mean they are going to move out of the country if and when Hillary/Obama are elected - like Alec Baldwin promised to do when Bush was elected? http://www.thebulletin.us/site/news.cfm?newsid=19268477&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=638428&rfi=6

Commemorating the 220th anniversary of the ratification of the Constitution of the United States in Philadelphia in 1787 Something remarkable was broadcast on TV recently. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, a Clinton appointee and one of the most liberal members of the court, was teaching a class about the Constitution. He was asked what his favorite Supreme Court case is. Justice Breyer replied that it was Cooper v. Faubus. He related how, while giving a Soviet paratroop officer a tour of the Supreme Court, this person asked that very same question. Breyer cited Cooper v. Faubus because it was the...

The American people, through the mechanism of the free market, are best able to reform the health- care system. A consumer-oriented system, which is user-friendly for both the apprentice electrician and the aspiring entrepreneur, is the best way to control costs, maintain or improve quality and increase accessibility. A system that will permit the average person, not their employer; that will allow the individual, not some corporate administrator; that will empower the American citizen, not some government bureaucrat, to make the common-sense choices as to what their needs and wants are and how much they are willing to pay to...

The Mainstream Media (MSM) has been characterized, by former CBS journalist Bernard Goldberg, as living in a bubble. A perfect illustration of this was the July 2 edition of the Chris Matthews show. The topic was the New York Times (NYT) revealing the government's secret program of monitoring international financial transactions. Matthews' panel of NBC's Norah O'Donnell, Chicago Tribune's Clarence Page, syndicated columnist Kathleen Parker and the Washington Post's Dana Milbank was asked to comment about the outrage by Republicans and the Bush administration to the NYT's recent article. These critics asserted that revealing this program has damaged efforts to...

This year's nine day festival here in Philly will feature: On Independence Day - Justice Samuel Alito giving a speech at Independence Hall on Independence Day, the tapping of the Liberty Bell by descendants of the signers, and the laser scanning of the Liberty Bell. Also there will be the Southwest Airlines parade and a concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on the steps of the Art Museum by Lionel Ritchie, American Idol winner Fantasia, and the Philly Pops orchestra. Followed by a fireworks and laser show spectacular. On July 3 there will be another concert by Peter Nero and...